---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-156143"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NOV"
cik: "0001021860"
company_name: "NOV Inc."
filed_at: "2026-04-15T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T05:59:58.701613+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# NOV warns Q1 revenue and earnings below guidance on Middle East conflict disruptions

## Summary
- Preliminary Q1 revenue of $2.05B, operating profit $47M, adjusted EBITDA $177M; previously guided higher.
- Middle East conflict reduced revenue by ~$54M and Adjusted EBITDA by ~$32M, mainly from delayed capital equipment deliveries.
- Service-oriented offerings less affected; manufacturing absorption and shipping costs amplified margin pressure.
- Final Q1 results to be released on April 27, 2026; conference call April 28.
- Management expresses confidence in navigating disruptions and sees longer-term energy security demand.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-156143
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NOV
- cik: 0001021860
- company_name: NOV Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-04-15T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1021860/000119312526156143/0001193125-26-156143-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1021860/000119312526156143/nov-20260413.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001193125-26-156143.txt

## Key facts
- Earnings Releases
  NOV Inc. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $2.05 billion.
  - Period: the quarter ended March 31, 2026
  - Revenue: $2.05 billion
  - Result: preliminary results
  source text: On a consolidated basis, the Company currently expects to report revenues of $2.05 billion, operating profit of $47 million, and Adjusted EBITDA* of $177 million.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1021860/000119312526156143/0001193125-26-156143-index.htm

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